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The recipient of the 2022 SDCF Breakout Award, Jon is recognized as a 'rising star' creative director & choreographer for his innovative work on stage. He has helmed Phish’s ‘Send in the Clones’ performance at the sold-out Madison Square Garden, co-choreographed individual production numbers for Broadway’s The Cher Show, SpongeBob Squarepants, SpongeBob Musical Live on Nick, the rom-com Isn’t It Romantic, and numerous regional productions such as Rent (Osf), West Side Story (Mil Rep), Godspell (PCLO), The Hombres (Two River), Jesus Christ Superstar & Aida (Muny). Crossing all mediums, Jon has conceived music videos and commercials for Coheed & Cambria (“Old Flames”), Lawrence (“More”), and the New York Lotto to name a few. Coming up later this year, Jon is the associate choreographer for the new musical BOOP! The Musical set to world premier in Chicago.

As a performer, Jon has been a part of four Tony-nominated Broadway shows, originating roles in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical Hamilton, SpongeBob Squarepants, Hands on a Hardbody, and In The Heights. On screen, Rua has guest-starred on Blacklist, Blue Bloods, Law & Order, and in films such as Fall to Rise, First Reformed, and Isn’t It Romantic.

Always innovating and creating, Jon's explorative short film Unknown (actor, writer, director, choreographer, dancer, producer) was selected for the 2022 New York Latino Film Festival. And currently, First Gen, a new play with movement and music (actor, writer, choreographer, dancer, producer) has been commissioned and is set for a 2025 world premier.

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Jon Rua STAGE CREDITS

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
Muny Production, 2018
Rooster

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Ensemble

Hamilton (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2014
Performer

[Broadway]
La Jolla Playhouse Broadway Transfer, 2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2010
Macedonio Guerra (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Summer Stars Revival, 2008
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2008
Graffiti Pete [Replacement]

Sonny [Replacement]

Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

Grafitti Pete (Understudy) [Replacement]

Usnavi (Understudy) [Replacement]

Sonny (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Ensemble [Replacement]

Jon Rua Productions

 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Choreographer

Actor Credits:



2022 The Hombres (Two River Theater) : Beto



2011 Somewhere (The Old Globe) : Alejandro



Choreographer Credits:



2023 Boop! The Betty Boop Musical (CIBC)



2023 The Unauthorized Untitled Hunter S. Thompson Musical (La Jolla Playhouse) 



2023 Rent (Oregon Shakespeare Festival)



2022 Godspell (PCLO)



2022 The Hombres (Two River Theater)



2019 West Side Story (Milwaukee Repertory Theater)



2018 The Cher Show (Neil Simon Theater) :  Co-Choreographer "Believe"



2017 SpongeBob Squarepants (The Palace Theater): Co-Choreographer "When The Going Gets Tough"



2016 Aida (The Muny)



 



Jon Rua Movies

Fall to Rise
[ 2014 ] Magic
First Reformed
[ 2017 ] 1st Repairman
Isn't It Romantic
[ 2019 ] Dancer
Hamilton
[ 2020 ] Charles Lee, Ensemble

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Jon Rua News


Last Chance to Vote for the BWW San Diego Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards; PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Leads Best Musical!


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Video: Watch Clips from Joe Iconis's HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse


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Review Roundup: THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse


La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere production of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical has officially opened! Read reviews for The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical here!

Review: THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse


THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL brings the rebellious, idealistic, and often intoxicated writer to life with a talented cast at the La Jolla Playhouse through October 8th.

Photos: First Look at THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse


Check out production photos of Joe Iconis's THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse, featuring Gabriel Ebert, George Salazar, George Abud, Marcy Harriell, and more here!

Interview: How Joe Iconis Is Bringing Hunter S. Thompson's Story to the Stage in a World Premiere Musical


In BroadwayWorld's exclusive interview, Joe Iconis shares insights into The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, from his personal connection to Hunter S. Thompson's work to the themes explored in the show, giving audiences a deeper understanding of this exciting new production.

George Abud, Jeannette Bayardelle & More to Star in THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL


Discover the exciting cast of the upcoming unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson musical, featuring George Abud, Jeannette Bayardelle, and more. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the star-studded production and learn about the talented actors bringing Thompson's iconic story to the stage.

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HAMILTON Becomes First Original Broadway Cast Recording Certified Diamond By the RIAA


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hamilton has become the first Broadway cast recording to be certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. 

Interview: Tatiana Pandiani of TORERA at Alley Theatre


Last year, during the Alley All New Festival, upon the announcement of Law & Order's Monet Hurst-Mendoza having a workshop was news that caused for myself much excitement. The workshop was not a disappointment but made me anxious to witness a full scale production. When it was announced in the 22-23 Alley Theatre season, my excitement grew not only due to the capability of a full scale production, but also the fact that Director and Choreographer, Tatiana Pandiani, would be at the helm.

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54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards® Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will welcome the original cast of Hands on A Hardbody on June 6th at 7:00pm & 9:30pm, as they reunite for the musical’s 10th anniversary.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Returns Tonight!


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Review: Pittsburgh CLO Slightly Reinvents GODSPELL at Benedum Center


Pittsburgh's greatest musical theatre creation comes home, in a production that's something old, something new. If you're going to talk about musicals in Pittsburgh, let alone musicals FROM Pittsburgh, the story is ultimately going to revolve around Godspell. Created by bookwriter John-Michael Tebelak as his master's thesis at CMU circa the early 1970s, the musical quickly headed to Off-Broadway, with a brief Broadway run and a historic Toronto production that formed that roots of the seventies sketch comedy scene. Soon, there was a movie, and after that point, the little Jesus-clown musical from Pittsburgh was a worldwide sensation. Pippin, which shares composer Stephen Schwartz, had a similar Pittsburgh-to-Broadway trajectory, but a show as niche and nihilistic as Pippin will never be able to compete with the mix of loose hippie vibes, vaudeville throwbacks and old-time religion that give Godspell its heart.

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Baayork Lee, Jon Rua, Josh Rhodes and More Join Pittsburgh CLO's Summer Musicals


Pittsburgh CLO has announced the creative teams for the 2022 Summer of Musicals at the Benedum Center. This talented and highly sought-after group of creative specialists will bring Broadway's best to life at the Benedum Center all summer long!

BWW Review: THE HOMBRES at Two River Theater Brings Dynamic Male Relationships to the Stage


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Jon Rua FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jon Rua been in?

Jon Rua has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

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Jon Rua has not appeared in the West End.

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